Kitchen Assistant

TN United Kingdom; Brighton; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking Kitchen Assistants who are passionate about food and dedicated to providing exceptional customer experiences. In this role, you'll prepare and present dishes according to menu specifications, support general kitchen duties, and collaborate with a dynamic team to ensure high standards of food hygiene and safety. This position offers generous annual leave, flexible holiday scheduling, and uncapped discounts in restaurants and stores. Join a diverse and committed team culture focused on customer satisfaction and personal development opportunities.

Benefits

Generous Annual Leave

50% Off in Restaurants

25% Off in Garden Centre

10% Off in Food Halls

Access to Wagestream

Support from Retail Trust

Development Opportunities via Dobbies Academy

Qualifications

• Passionate about food and committed to customer experience.
• Experience in food service and knowledge of hygiene rules.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and present food in line with menu specifications.
• Collaborate with the kitchen team to ensure timely meal service.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Food Service Experience

Knowledge of Health and Safety Regulations

Ability to Thrive in Fast-Paced Environment

Education

Relevant Food Safety Qualifications

Job description

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Our Kitchen Assistants play an essential role in delivering exceptional customer experience across our Restaurants - delivering tasty food, ensuring food hygiene, and maintaining high operational standards.

Responsibilities

1. Preparing and presenting food in line with menu specifications.
2. Working proactively and supporting general kitchen duties.
3. Collaborating with the kitchen team to ensure meals are presented to a high standard and served on time.
4. Developing knowledge of dietary requirements, allergies, and health & safety regulations.

Who we are looking for

• You are passionate about food and committed to delivering the best experience for our customers.
• A team player and confident communicator eager to learn new skills and gain experience.
• Thrives in a busy, fast-paced environment.
• Experience in food service.
• Knowledge of kitchen health, safety, and hygiene rules.
• Relevant food safety qualifications are a plus.
• Can demonstrate our values: being a team, continuous improvement, bringing a smile, living our garden ethos, and making it work for our customers.

What we offer

• Generous annual leave entitlement, with flexible holiday scheduling.
• Uncapped store discounts: 50% off in our Restaurants, 25% off in the Garden Centre, and 10% off in our food halls.
• Access to Wagestream for financial wellbeing support, including early earnings access, savings, and advice.
• Support from Retail Trust, including confidential support, virtual GP, counselling, and retail rewards.
• Development opportunities via Dobbies Academy with eLearning and training programs.
• A passionate, diverse, and committed team culture focused on customer satisfaction.

About us

Founded in 1865 by James Dobbie, Dobbies is the only garden centre retailer with stores across every UK nation.

Our love for gardens and plants is reflected in our products, services, and community engagement. Many stores feature a restaurant or coffee shop, providing a welcoming environment for customers.

We organize events and experiences that bring communities together and support a national charity partner.

We are dedicated to being a great place to work, encouraging colleagues to be their best, share successes, and work together to serve our customers.